Associations Now

MARCH 29, 2019

Saying that a pending bill in the Texas Legislature would discriminate against the LGBTQ community and hurt business, ASAE, along with others in the tourism, business, and association community, held a press conference to oppose it.

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Association Navigator

AUGUST 29, 2012

I’ve just returned from Colorado where GMA, the Association of Food, Beverage and Consumer Products Companies , hosted what will reportedly be their last Executive Conference. This is my review of the conference. The Conference also included recognition of innovation and creativity by E&J Gallo Winery and PepsiCo.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 11, 2018

With diversity issues long facing its membership and golf in general, the association sees opportunity for improvement as it moves to the Dallas area in the coming years. As the Dallas News notes , the association has a membership that is 91 percent white and almost 96 percent male. It needs to look more like the face of America.”.

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Reid All About it

JULY 31, 2020

Planning virtual conferences. Lisa Block at Velvet Chainsaw Consulting suggests a list of questions to consider—about business model, meaningful engagement and content development—when planning a virtual conference. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman.

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Associations Now

MAY 28, 2019

If that perfect market analyst lives in Anchorage, and your office is in Dallas—no worries,” Ordonez says. Facilitating conferences and events is no easy task. Planning your first conference? Entrepreneur explains the user-experience design trends that are driving the industry. Nonprofit Hub explains how to get started.

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Aaron Wolowiec

DECEMBER 3, 2014

I fled this week from the blustery temperatures of Grand Rapids, MI to a warmer climate in Dallas, TX. Nevertheless, I found myself on a direct flight to Dallas six-and-a-half hours later. Think back to the last conference you attended. That is, they’re recognized as thought leaders within their respective industries.

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Association Success

MAY 27, 2019

If that perfect market analyst lives in Anchorage and your office is in Dallas—no worries. Our industry is well positioned to turn this wave of disruption into a significant opportunity. One of the advantages of hiring freelancers is that location doesn’t trump talent.

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Reid All About it

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Virtual conference communications survey. The ASAE Communication Professionals Advisory Council requests your participation in a short, 11 question survey to help the community understand the challenges of planning virtual conference communications. Conference attendee learning journey. Virtual conference experience.

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 30, 2014

A weekend conference highlights the challenges of being female in the media industry and how women journalists have overcome them. The Journalism and Women Symposium (JAWS) proves that camp isn’t just for kids with its professional Conference and Mentoring Project (CAMP). The Week Ahead.

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Associations Now

JUNE 12, 2014

The nation’s largest gathering focused on the apartment industry will have several celebrities in residence. This year’s National Apartment Association Education Conference and Exposition is aiming high in Denver. ” June 20-23: Are there any mayors reading Conference Circuit this week? Actor Michael J.

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Reid All About it

MARCH 18, 2016

Central (networking at 8:30 a.m.) – Dallas Fort Worth Association Executives Association Day. Presenters: Jodi Araujo, CEM (moderator), Entrepreneurial Industry & Corporate Segment Leader, Association Headquarters. Conference. Don’t miss this conference. Mon 3/12 at 9 a.m. More info. (1 1 CAE credit).

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Associations Now

OCTOBER 16, 2014

That’s because PMA offers a breakdown of attendees on its conference website. It provides attendees and those still on the fence a handy list to determine whether their field of expertise will be well-represented during the conference. ” What better way to attract attendees than with relevant, well-presented information?

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Ungrated

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

We asked leaders in the industry to share their perspective. Photo caption: CAI presidents past, present, and future—23 in total—gathered at the 2023 Annual Conference and Exposition: Community NOW in Dallas in May. What challenges and opportunities await CAI over the next few years? Photo by Brian Adams.

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Associations Now

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

The destruction left behind by Hurricane Harvey has led to an outpouring of support and donations from individuals, organizations, and industries. In other words, Keller Williams decided to set aside its original conference programming and instead host a weeklong event focused on providing immediate aid to those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

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Reid All About it

MAY 12, 2023

I love the idea of a small, focused conference where you can actually get to know people, so I hope to meet many of you there. State of the association industry. Membership Engagement and the Power of Transitioning Suppliers and Vendors to Thought Leaders Your members likely view you as the authority on your industry.

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Associations Now

MARCH 23, 2017

When one association professional heard a celebrity denigrate her industry, she decided to confront him one-on-one. Also: Check out the “Global Meetings Industry Day Anthem.” On Thursday, April 6, the event industry will celebrate the second annual Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID). Celebrate with Music.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 28, 2019

The American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Hospitality is Working campaign will support the recruitment and placement of Opportunity Youth—16 to 24-year-olds who are out of both school and the workforce—in the hospitality industry. To train, certify, and place 8,000 young workers in facilities in need of the help.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The winter edition of the report found 44 percent of survey respondents think the meetings and events industry will change due to the increased threat of terrorism. In addition, 15 percent of survey respondents plan to add security for the events – especially those organizations that host international conferences.

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Reid All About it

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Keep up with the exciting tech disrupters that planners are adopting to bring engagement and productivity to their meetings and conferences: beacon technology, drones, Snapchat, and augmented/virtual reality. DC Small Association Forum for Executives (Washington, DC and conference call). Host: Convention Industry Council.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 12, 2017

Saying that a bill introduced in Austin last week would discriminate against the LGBT community and hurt business in Texas, ASAE and others in the hospitality, meetings, and association industries announced a joint campaign to oppose it. ASAE opposes any legislation that permits or even gives the appearance of tolerating discrimination.

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Associations Now

JUNE 17, 2016

Taking a cue from some classic summer favorites, organizations are making the most of this season’s weather and activities to bring some fun and nostalgia to their meetings and conferences. The plaza also included conference space called the Big Top BDC. When we started this, we knew it’s Dallas, Texas. A trip to the carnival.

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Thanks For Playing

AUGUST 23, 2012

They finally realized that it is crazy to, for instance, seat a new health care association committee less than three months before the health care conference. I also loved the fact that ASAE has embraced the concept of the after party, with semi-official events at the Aloft Hotel and Dallas's famous Gilly's. But then what is?

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Spark Consulting

JULY 5, 2018

If, as a trade association, your retention rate has historically been 93%, “achieving” the industry standard would be cause for concern – why did your retention rate drop off 5%? (Marketing General will be releasing the 2018 data later this month, and you can register for the FREE release webinar here.). Maybe not that much.

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Associations Now

JULY 17, 2017

Graham IV, FASAE, CAE, said at the press conference. According to Texas Welcomes All, the state has already lost $66 million in revenue due to cancellation of events that were to have been held in Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Arlington. billion by 2026 if the bill passes. “IBM The session, called by Gov.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Recently I saw the Goodyear Blimp circling a major Dallas freeway. Most association conferences were birthed through the bylaws-required annual membership meeting. As those associations grew, their leadership realized that they could make revenue from the conference—covering both their direct and indirect expenses.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 8, 2012

Dallas Convention Center (DCC): D171. Business of Meetings: Choose Your Own Adventure: Creating a Customized Conference [Learning] Experience. Throw away that same old conference model and reinvent your meeting! Join industry experts to discuss innovation as it relates to education and learning.

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Moving through the Association World

JUNE 3, 2012

A couple of weeks ago I attended the ASAE Marketing, Membership, and Communications Conference for the first time. I thought it was a must attend conference as I typically have to wear the marketing, membership, and communications hats for my organization. The Conference itself was a great experience.

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Association Adviser

AUGUST 27, 2013

ASAE supports the interests of more than 21,000 association executives and industry partners representing 10,000 organizations worldwide. John, what is the biggest change you’ve seen on the association landscape since we talked in Dallas this time a year ago? For example, we developed a mobile app for our conferences.

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Associations Now

JULY 31, 2013

Three hearings have been held so far in Dallas, Chicago, and Philadelphia; a fourth is scheduled for San Francisco in August. Three associations in industries with particular relevance to the stand-your-ground debate are discussing the law and the George Zimmerman verdict during their annual meetings this week in the Sunshine State.

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

If the first experiences is positive, 84 percent will return to attend the same meeting at the destination, while more than 75 percent will return to attend a different conference. Seventy-five percent will get out and about to visit restaurants and attractions in the destination.

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Mizz Information

JANUARY 11, 2013

I had a great time in Dallas in July, if mostly at the social functions and not so much the sessions. I was super excited to nominate Debra Stratton as Industry Partner of the Year for ASAE's Women Who Advance Excellence In Association Awards.and more excited when she won. I spoke at way more than one ASAE conference a year.

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SCD Group

MAY 15, 2012

Five AMC professionals shared 60 ideas/tips on marketing the association in the digital age at the recent ASAE Great Ideas Conference. Comment and post on other industry blogs to drive traffic to your organization’s site. You should follow other bloggers in your industry, comment on their posts, and share their content.

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Observations on Association Management

JULY 8, 2008

Associations once had an almost ironclad lock on opportunities to meet and communicate with like-minded professionals or with business associates from ones industry. Association conventions or conferences were gold-mines for networking and they were milked for all they were worth by people who understood the value of community.

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Observations on Association Management

JUNE 16, 2008

CMI) is an association management company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Jan 04 (1). Jan 03 (1). Dec 19 (2). About Challenge Management. Challenge Management, Inc. Challenge Management, Inc.

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AE on the Verge

JANUARY 5, 2011

Thats noted on a slide in a “New AE Boot camp” program I teach for my industry. Do you give your best performance for any audience you speak with; do you decide youre doing your part to change the industry; when you perform that day do you believe your own audience got more than their moneys worth? Go see the movie.

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